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About Us

Our Story

Ouroboros Journeys was founded with a mission to bridge the gap between traditional therapeutic approaches and emerging modalities in mental health care. We believe in the transformative potential of legal psychedelic-assisted therapy when properly integrated with existing therapeutic practices.

Our Approach

We maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and safety in all our services. Our role is to educate, inform, and connect, while ensuring clear boundaries and appropriate coordination between all healthcare providers involved in our clients' care.

Leadership

Lisa Smusz, MS, LPCC - Founder and CEO

Lisa Smusz brings 25 years of experience as a licensed mental health clinician, educator, and public health strategist to her role at Ouroboros Journeys. Her unique approach combines evidence-based practices with community-centered methods, creating transformative solutions in mental health care.

Clinical Expertise & Training

  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #298)

  • Certificate in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy from Integrative Psychiatry Institute

  • Advanced training in trauma treatment through the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine

  • Specialized focus on integrating traditional therapeutic approaches with emerging modalities

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Academic Background

  • Master of Science in Educational Psychology/Counseling

  • Bachelor of Science in Bio-Psychology

  • Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Global Health Delivery Intensive participant

  • 18+ years of experience as an instructor at California State University, East Bay, teaching mental health, women's studies, and social justice coursework

Leadership in Mental Health

Lisa's career spans local, statewide, national, and international initiatives in mental health
promotion and education. Her expertise includes:

  • Development of innovative mental health programs and educational initiatives

  • Strategic planning and implementation of large-scale behavioral health projects

  • Creation of evidence-based approaches to mental health promotion

  • Engagement with diverse and under-served communities

  • Integration of lived experiences into therapeutic approaches

 

Lisa's commitment to transformative mental health care, combined with her extensive clinical experience and specialized training in psychedelic-assisted therapy, positions her uniquely to guide both professionals and individuals through the emerging landscape of integrated therapeutic approaches.
 

Our Values

  • Evidence-Based Education

  • Professional Ethics

  • Safe Integration

  • Collaborative Care

  • Transformative Growth

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